Things To Know About Saraswati Puja A.K.A Bengali's Valentine's Day 

Saraswati Puja or Vasant Panchami is a very auspicious and special day for the Bengalis.

2. On this day, Bengalis worship Ma Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and wisdom.

3. The day is celebrated in a grand manner in schools and colleges across West Bengal.

4. People wear sarees and kurtas ( especially yellow or basanti-hued) on Saraswati Puja.

5. Students visit their schools in sarees and dhotis and relish khichdi and other puja special delicacies. It's a no-study day for them as they submit all their books and copies to Ma for blessings.

6. The puja is also carried out at the households where delicacies like chal makha, dal makha, narkel nadu and gurer moya are made.

7. It is also a special day for couples in Bengal.

8. Saraswati Puja is the unofficial Valentine's Day for Bengalis.

9. They go on dates wearing the best of their ethnic dresses.

10. Bengal looks vibrant on this day with the colour yellow taking over the streets.